Interior Design
“THERE COMES A MOMENT IN EVERYONE’S LIFE AS A DESIGNER WHEN YOU HAVE TO DECIDE WHETHER YOU WANT TO CREATE THE BEAUTIFUL OR THE MERELY FASHIONABLE. SADLY, THERE CAN BE A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TWO.” – SYBIL
Fabric Samples
From the 1960s -1990s, Sybil focused more and more attention on home and garden design. She claimed there came a time when a fashion designer must decide whether to create what is fashionable or what is beautiful. Sybil was not willing to compromise her idea of beauty and make designs that were popular. However, she proved successful with interior design too. Her notable achievements include designing fabrics for Bloomingdales department store and fabrics for Brunschwig et Fils.
Wallpaper, "Laurier", russet leaves with beige/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Wallpaper border, "Laurier", beige leaves with russet/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Kerry Fuchsia, Glazed Chintz Red on White/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, White/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Mary's Fancy Glazed Chintz, Blue/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Lily of Galtee, Glazed Chintz Pink Ribbon/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, Yellow/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Fasanarie Glazed Chintz, Blue/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Fabric sample, Irish Molly Cotton Print, blue-violet on peach/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Textile -- Cotton/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Wallpaper, "Tipperary", leaf green/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Wallpaper, "Laurier", blue leaves with gold/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Wallpaper, "Galtee", blue/Sybil Connolly w/Brunschwig & Fils /Paper/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Ceramics and Glassware
Sybil also found success designing a line of Tipperary crystal in 1990 that was sold exclusively in Tiffany & Co. in NYC, as well as collaborating with Celtic Weave China and Nicholas Mosse Pottery.
Tiffany Weave Honey Pot/Sybil Connolly/Tiffany/Ceramic -- Porcelain/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Tiffany Weave Saucer/Sybil Connolly/Tiffany/Ceramic -- Porcelain/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Tiffany Weave Tea-cup/Sybil Connolly/Tiffany/Ceramic -- Porcelain/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Tipperary Crystal Bowl/Sybil Connolly/Tipperary Crystal/Glass -- Lead crystal glass/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Nicholas Mosse Ceramic Bowl/Sybil Connolly/Nicholas Mosse/Ceramic -- Pottery -- Earthenware/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Tipperary Crystal Brandy Glass/Sybil Connolly/Tipperary Crystal/Glass -- Lead crystal glass/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright
Tipperary Crystal Champagne Glass/Sybil Connolly/Tipperary Crystal/Glass -- Lead crystal glass/20th century /Sybil Connolly Collection/In Copyright